Nathan Ye was furious—and rightfully so. He felt deceived. I flirted with you, not because I wanted to, but because I thought flirting with you might lead to my death! And now you tell me there's no powerful figure behind you at all? Miss, you really messed this up!
Nathan's anger flared. How many times is this now? Why was it so difficult for him to find a path to death? If Sir Liu were in front of him right now, Nathan would probably give him a slap or two. Young man, you can eat carelessly, but you can't talk carelessly. Do you have any idea how much emotion you've made me waste?
"This man has an iron will!" Clara Xiao was astonished. Nathan had snapped back to clarity so quickly, almost as if he'd never been affected at all. But how could that be? What man could resist my charm? His hands were all over me just a moment ago...
Yet, as soon as she revealed herself as a spy for Rosha, Nathan had immediately come to his senses, even tossing her out of his arms without hesitation. The look in his eyes was genuine rage, devoid of any pretense.
Clara believed there was only one explanation: Nathan had indeed been charmed by her beauty, but he was also a man of principles, one who prioritized ideals over romance. Only a true man of honor could snap back like that.
Before today, Clara had doubted that "integrity in temptation" could ever truly exist. If a man could resist, it was either because he had no interest in women or because the woman wasn't attractive enough. Nathan was clearly not the former, and she certainly wasn't the latter.
"A true gentleman does exist in this world," Clara thought, her perception of him transforming. Her heart raced, her pulse quickened. For the first time, she looked at Nathan as if he were something unique, a man different from any other.
Though deeply moved, Clara kept her face calm, hiding her feelings. "Why are you so resistant, Mr. Ye? Did I say anything untrue? Da Zhou is a sinking ship. A man of your talents will be buried if you remain loyal to it. That's such a waste, isn't it?"
"The Rosha Kingdom might be viewed as a barbaric land by Da Zhou, but we've long cultivated our own strength. Should you join us, our king would undoubtedly treat you as an esteemed guest," she said, her voice lilting with allure.
As Clara spoke, she discreetly channeled her powers to influence his thoughts, subtly clouding his mind. Nathan's vision blurred as her charming voice resonated in his head.
"Then I could stay by your side, Mr. Ye, forever..."
His mind briefly entertained the thought of this beautiful woman at his side. But... it wasn't enough! Nathan's inner clarity resurfaced. Not only was his mind naturally strong, but he also had a deeply rooted conviction: I am destined to become the Celestial Emperor. I am no ordinary man!
"No!" Nathan declared firmly.
This refusal wasn't out of a lack of attraction but because the prospect of becoming the Celestial Emperor still held greater appeal. Death would bring him closer to that goal. And as Emperor, there would be no shortage of beautiful women for him to choose from.
"Rejected?" Clara's heart was shaken. Her admiration for him grew as she realized how resolute he truly was.
"The Emperor's instincts were right," she thought, now seeing Nathan as a paragon of integrity.
But the performance had to go on. Clara's expression turned cold, her gaze icy. "You truly don't appreciate kindness when you see it?"
At her words, the air in the room grew heavy. Nathan felt an invisible pressure bearing down on him, squeezing his body and making it hard to breathe. He could feel his entire body screaming in pain.
"Think carefully, Mr. Ye. Should you accept my offer, you would have power, wealth, and beauty. But if you refuse, do you think I'll let someone who knows Rosha's secrets walk free?" Clara's hand moved slightly, and a dagger shot out, stopping just an inch from his brow.
The righteous energy within Nathan surged to protect him but was instantly suppressed by Clara's magic. After all, she was a powerful practitioner, just a step away from true mastery.
In the blink of an eye, Nathan took stock of the situation. Clara was a spy for Rosha, attempting to recruit him. He had refused, so now she was furious and threatening to kill him. Her strength was overwhelming, and he was outmatched. Alright, that sums it up.
After a brief pause, Nathan's heart surged with joy. There's still hope for my plan after all!
Instead of compromising, he spat back in anger, "Kill me if you will! No need for idle threats!"
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